One three-bedroom dwelling at Childsbridge Lane, Seal
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Sevenoaks Development Management Committee on 23 Apr 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed replacing an outbuilding and decking with one dwelling, two parking spaces, stores, landscaping, solar panels and an air source heat pump.
“- 25/03361/FUL Revised expiry date 24 April 2026 Proposal: Demolition of existing outbuilding and removal of timber decking. Erection of 1. Dwellinghouse with rear dormers, rooflights and solar panels. Erection of cycle and bin stores. Creation of 2. Parking spaces with associated landscaping. Air source heat pump.”
Officer report
Other views received
Environmental Health found noise was not a constraint but advised acoustic measures and controls on construction and lighting; no public representations were received.
“The report demonstrates that with standard double glazing and alternative ventilation, the noise criteria in BS8233:2014 will be met. 21 For external amenity areas, a close boarded fence along the side of the site nearest to the railway line is advised to ensure that the upper guideline value of 55dBLAeq, 16hr is achieved.”
“Demolition and Construction Environmental Plan 24 A Demolition and Construction Environmental Management Plan is recommended. The CEMP should include measures to deal with noise, dust, site working hours, deliveries, and waste. Other teams such as Highways may wish additional matters to be included. There should be no burning whatsoever on site. Asbestos 25 Consideration should be given to an asbestos survey of the outbuilding prior to demolition.”
Officer report
Committee discussion
The chair moved that the recommendation in the report should be agreed.
“It was moved from the Chair that the recommendation as set out in the report be agreed.”
Minutes
The committee voted
The motion was put to the vote and permission was granted.
“The motion was put to the vote and it was…”
“Resolved: that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”
Minutes
Sources
- Sevenoaks Development Management Committee minutes, 23 April 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Sevenoaks's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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